Uranophane With Cuprosklodowskite
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A Large and colorful specimen with an unusual combination: bright yellow Uranophane crystals are filling a large vug of green Cuprosklodowskite crystals. Very interesting about this piece is that the Cuprosklodowskite crystals are partially imbedded in the Uranophane crystals and on some crystals, the green Cupro is passing THROUGH the terminations of the Uranophane crystals. Thus, this is not pseudomorphing, but growth together in the same pocket! At a close look, one can observe that many of the Cupro crystals are terminated, which is not often seen. This piece was recovered during the removal of the U-dump in the early 90s. Musonoi has ceased producing minerals since then.
Product details
SpeciesUranophane, Cuprosklodowskite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions10.0 x 8.5 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityDR Congo, Lualaba, Musonoi Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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